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The first full-length volume on the life work of one of the most well-known and prolific masters of our time,
William Thomas McKinley: A Bio-Bibliography provides both musicologists and performers with a guide toward further exploration of the composer and his music. Included within are a complete biography on McKinley, the man and performer; a discography of both McKinley's compositions and his performances; and an in-depth catalog of his works. Each entry of the catalog contains a complete manuscript description, a detailed listing of any sketches or drafts which exist, a piece-specific bibliography, a complete performance history, and editorial notes. Also included are the composer's own writings about his works in the form of his program notes. Program notes by other authors are included as well, as they are the product of interviews with the composer.
The book has been organized with easy access and a larger audience of performers, musicologists, and other interested parties firmly in mind. The works numbering system has been completely restructured from previous bio-bibliographies in order to provide performers with quicker access to works for their particular instrument or group of instruments. Works are cross-listed in several ways and the book is thoroughly indexed, making for easy information access.
List of contents
Abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Biography
Photos and Musical Examples
Works, Performances, and BibliographyWorks for OrchestraSymphonies
Overtures
Other
ConcertiConcerti for Orchestra
Concerti Grossi
Double Concerti
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Horn
Percussion
Cimbalon
Harp
Keyboard
Violin
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass
Works for Brass EnsembleConcert Band
Brass Quintet
String Quintets, Quartets, and TriosFlute Quintets
Clarinet Quintets
String Quartets
Oboe Quartets
Piano Quartets
String Trios
Trios for Two Instruments and KeyboardFlute, Oboe, and Harpsichord
Clarinet, Percussion, and Piano
Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Soprano Saxophone, Violoncello, and Piano
Violin, Violoncello, and Piano
Duos for Solo Instrument and KeyboardFlute and Piano
Oboe and Piano
Clarinet and Piano
Horn and Piano
Trumpet and Organ
Violin and Piano
Viola and Piano
Violoncello and Piano
Works for Solo InstrumentFlute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Bassoon
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Violin
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass
Works for Assorted InstrumentsLarge Chamber Ensemble
Septets
Sextets
Quintets
Quartets
Trios
Duos
Works for VoiceChoral Works
Voice and Instrumental Ensemble
Voice and Piano
ArrangementsClassical
Jazz and Pop
General Bibliography
Discography
Appendix I: Chronological List of Works
Appendix II: Alphabetical List of Works
Appendix III: Unidentified Sketches
Appendix IV: Directory of Publishers and Record Labels
Index
About the author
JEFFREY S. SPOSATO is currently teaching and finishing his doctoral dissertation at Brandeis University. Beyond his musicological training, he has degrees in Vocal Performance and German Studies as well. Additionally, he writes program notes for many performing organizations as well as for compact discs produced on the MMC Recordings label.
